Ingredients
- * 1/2 cup shortening
- * 1 cup white sugar
- * 1 egg
- * 3/4 cup buttermilk
- * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- * 2 cups all-purpose flour
- * 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- * 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
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1. Cream together the shortening and the sugar. Stir in the egg, buttermilk and vanilla.
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2. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt. Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture and stir to combine. Chill dough in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Drop mixture by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart on a lightly greased baking sheet. If desired sprinkle tops of cookies with white sugar before baking.
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3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
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4. Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 7 to 9 minutes or until set.